Gambling News - 'Sports'
Legal
March 17, 2026
Whatnot Faces Claims Over Randomized Pool Card Games
Whatnot, a fast-growing platform that sold more than 76 million sports cards last year, is facing arbitration demands filed by a group of customers. They claim that the company has been running what they describe as an illegal gambling operation dressed in collectible marketplace clothing. Box and Repack Breaks Cross the Line At the center […]
Prediction Markets
March 16, 2026
Analyst Says Betting Data Providers Will Benefit from Prediction Markets
Some people within the investment community believe that prediction markets are partly responsible for the recent weakness in shares of sports betting data providers. However, according to a report from Citizens Equity Research analyst Jordan Bender, data companies could ultimately benefit from the growth of prediction market platforms. Bender Explains How Data Providers Would Benefit […]
Sports
March 16, 2026
Nebraska Pushes Mobile Sports Betting Vote for 2026 Ballot
As we previously reported in September 2025, Nebraska-based casino operators and lobbyists are determined to shift the focus from statehouse representatives to the voters. Their plan is to start a petition drive that would include mobile sports betting on the 2026 ballot. They Need Signatures from 5% of Previous Voters In a First Alert 6 […]
Prediction Markets
March 16, 2026
Arizona Says Prediction Markets Don’t Play by the Rules
Arizona is aiming for prediction market platforms, joining the ranks of numerous other jurisdictions across the United States that have done the same thing. Suzanne Trainor, who works with the Arizona Department of Gaming, has argued that prediction markets fail to acknowledge the need for stronger responsible gaming measures, she argues. Arizona’s Gaming Department Once […]
Sports
March 16, 2026
DraftKings Insider Explains How Company Sets Oscar Odds, Rise of Prediction Markets
The 98th Academy Awards are now down in history, with the ceremony having to navigate choppy industry seas, from fewer people turning up to watch premieres to emerging entertainment verticals, down to the fact that people are now increasingly flocking to prediction markets to make trades about the outcomes of the Oscars. Avello, A Sworn […]
Business
March 16, 2026
Jefferies Analyst Says AI Adoption Accelerates Across Gaming Sector
Artificial intelligence is beginning to reshape operations across the global gaming industry. Casino groups, lottery providers, and sportsbooks explore ways to integrate the technology into their platforms. AI Set to Transform Marketing and Operations in Casinos A recent industry analysis by Jefferies analyst David Katz suggests that companies capable of using AI tools could gain […]
Industry
March 13, 2026
William Hill Highlights Cheltenham Festival Opening Day as a Historic Success
British betting operator William Hill has highlighted this year’s Cheltenham Festival as a source of significant success for its business. The evoke-owned operator announced that March 11 was the most profitable Cheltenham Festival day in the operator’s history. William Hill Expects Players to Wager Almost Half a Billion Pounds As usual, the Cheltenham Festival remains […]
Prediction Markets
March 13, 2026
Utah’s Governor Unlikely to Back Out of Banning Prediction Markets
Gov. Spencer Cox of Utah has publicly stated that prediction markets allow every young person to have a “portable casino” in their pocket, announcing his opposition to the sector. The governor comes from a conservative state where gambling is outlawed as a whole, and where attempts to offer any form of it are frowned upon. […]
Sports
March 13, 2026
FanDuel Launches Docuseries Starring Vegas Matt and Family
FanDuel has decided to take a deeper dive into influencer marketing with the release of a new six-part docuseries centered on one of its most recognizable brand ambassadors, gambling YouTuber Vegas Matt. All-In: Vegas Matt The series, called “All In: Vegas Matt,” follows the life of Matt Morrow, the 62-year-old content creator better known as […]
Sports
March 12, 2026
Stake.com Adds Soccer Legend Eden Hazard as Brand Ambassador
Online gaming and sports betting giant Stake.com has onboarded soccer powerhouse Eden Hazard as a brand ambassador ahead of this summer’s World Cup. In this role, Hazard will help Stake promote its brand to the wider soccer community. Hazard Becomes Stake.com’s Latest Brand Ambassador Hazard, who is a former winger known for his time at […]